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St. Emanuel Street is now open between Preston and Rusk Streets. Capitol St. is also open from Shell Energy Stadium to Chartres St. Note: TxDOT advises St. Emanuel will need to close again for 1-45[...]
The Health Museum – Where You Can See a Giant Colon and Dissect a Cow Eye
Photos: John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science While you’ve probably been to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, have you been to the[...]
METRO Downtown Direct Nonstop Service
Houston METRO – Nonstop service between Bush or Hobby Airport, the George R. Brown Convention Center, and Downtown Transit Center
Daiquiri Land – Not Just Daiquiris…
Daiquiris are a staple of mixology, a rum, citrus, and sugar concoction from Cuba during the Spanish-American War that remains wildly popular in America today. So, you would expect a place named Daiquiri Land to[...]
Iconic Third Ward Restaurant Redevelops Into Multi-Use Property
Spanish Village's future includes commercial retail and event space. Houston’s iconic Spanish Village is returning following a redevelopment of the property at 4720 Almeda Road. Spearheaded by Wake Up LLC developers, the three-level mixed-use destination[...]
Free Drive Thru Shred Day, Feb. 14
Paper and small electronics only | please remove all paper and binder clips
February 6-9, 2026 Alabama St Bridge Demolition and Related Closures Notice
TxDOT would like to alert you to closures scheduled for next weekend, February 6-9, 2026. These include the closure of Alabama Street from Chenevert to St. Emanuel for the demolition of the Alabama Street[...]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experiences abuse from a dating partner, including physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal harm. Nearly 70% never tell anyone, making teen dating violence one of the most underreported forms[...]
Slip Sliders Opens in Museum District – Sliders are still having their day
Photo: Juliana Workman Sliders, those mini burgers, have been around in America since the 1920s. And yes, it was White Castle, founded in 1921in Kansas, that popularized them. (Side note: Texas will see[...]